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LJ08 RYT

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,922 mi
Last recorded18,922 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ08 RYT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 18,922 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 17,942 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 17,361 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 16,009 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 14,266 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 13,817 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 13,728 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2015 13,339 miles

Some chassis rust starting on underside.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 11,551 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 11,501 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2013 9,283 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 6,982 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 4,616 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 4,593 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LJ08 RYT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ08 RYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ08 RYT registered?

LJ08 RYT is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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